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Oxfordshire
Nature Tots
WHERE: Sutton Courtenay WHEN: 13th& 17th September and 11th and 15th October, 9.30 (and 12.30 on Fridays) Environmental Education Centre Join friendly Nature Tots staff and volunteers to explore the nature reserves and enjoy wildlife themed activities suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years. £7.00 (90 minutes) www.bbowt.org.uk/events/
Baby Ashmoles Online
Heritage Open Days
WHERE: Oxfordshire WHEN: 10th – 19th September England’s largest festival of history and culture, gives you the chance to discover local, hidden gems. Churches, museums, railways, gardens: lots of venues open their doors to the public. Free. Booking recommended. www.heritageopendays.org.uk
WHERE: Ashmolean Museum WHEN: 17th September: 10.30 – 11.00 Baby Ashmoles Online sessions include sing-along, play ideas, and a short object talk for the grownups and will be run as a Zoom call. Under 1’s Free www.ashmolean.org/events
FAMILY DAY
WHERE: Science Oxford Centre WHEN: Saturdays from 11th September – 23rd October Explore, discover and play in their Exploration Zone, pick up an activity sheet and follow their woodland nature trails. Take an aquatic adventure and make a splash with their new outdoor Water Lab (take a change of dry clothes in case you get wet!)! Suitable for children 3 years + £6.00 per person (under 3’s free). Woodland access all day. scienceoxford.com/events/ 01865 810000
Illuminated Evenings
WHERE: Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton WHEN: Weekends from 9th October, from 16.00 The park will be open all day as normal, but when daylight fades the entire Enchanted Walk will become a magical wonderland of fairy lights. From £7.25 (Under 2’s Free) www.fairytalefarm.co.uk 01608 238014
Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers
WHERE: The Story Museum WHEN: 12th September, 11.00 & 14.30 An immersive and interactive performance, involving games and imaginative play, while exploring Roald Dahlʼs extraordinary stories. Especially made for ages 6 and up. £10.00 per person. Pre-booking essential www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050 8 Families Oxfordshire
WHERE: The Story Museum WHEN: 9th October, 11.00 & 14.30 Celebrate Astrid Lindgren’s much-loved story hero, Pippi Longstocking, ‘the strongest girl in the world’. A special storytelling performance by Sofie Miller particularly designed for young audiences. Expect plenty of mischief and laughter! £8.00 per person Pre-booking essential www.storymuseum.org.uk 01865 790050
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever!
Agatha Christie Day
WHERE: Wallingford Museum WHEN: 11th September Visit the Agatha Christie exhibition in the museum, have a go at a special Agatha Christie quiz and see other exhibits including the new model of Wallingford Castle. Guided Agatha Christie walks also available (additional charge). Free www.wallingfordmuseum.org.uk
Meet Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi Longstocking
AUTUMN FESTIVAL
WHERE: Blenheim Palace WHEN: 24th – 26th September & 1st-3rd October A Traditional inspired Harvest Festivals in the Walled Garden, locally sourced food, ridiculously fun games for all ages, a fiendishly difficult adventure competition, and it seems somebody let the dragons out so take a risk and slip through the maze, but if they catch you don’t blame us. From £10 www.blenheimpalace.com
PYO Pumpkins
WHERE: Millets Farm Centre, Abingdon WHEN: From 25th September Open weekends and daily during half term. Have fun picking, wheeling and weighing your own pumpkin! www.milletsfarmcentre.com/ what-s-on
Autumn Fair
WHERE: Harcourt Arboretum WHEN: 9th October, 10.00 – 16.00 Get creative with family-friendly autumn crafts, take a stroll amongst the spectacular Acer leaves, enjoy some tasty food from one of their food stalls and try some local brewed beers and ciders. Suitable for all ages. Adult £5.45 children under 16 free www.obga.ox.ac.uk
WHERE: The Oxford Playhouse WHEN: 20th& 21st October Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! Suitable for ages 12 months+ From £10.00 www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305
Thame Food Festival
WHERE: The Thame Showground WHEN: 25th and 26th September Demonstrations on the Big Cookery Stage, artisan and street food, the Humble Country marquee, live music, FestivAles’ pop up pub, children’s activity area, circus skills tent, dog show and much more! Adult from £10.00 (children under 16 free) thamefoodfestival.co.uk familiesonline.co.uk
